Transmission Line Engineer

Kosmos Group is an engineering consulting firm, specializing in electrical power generation, transmission, substation, and distribution. We support public and private utilities, consultants, and contractors across the U.S. and Canada, providing end-to-end engineering solutions, including conceptual design, feasibility study, detailed design, construction drawing package, field inspection, project closeout documentation, and more.

At Kosmos Group, we foster an open, collaborative, and supportive culture. We believe our employees reach
their full potential when they feel valued and empowered through innovation, teamwork, and growth. We deliver reliable solutions for the future and are a positive influence in our communities.

 

Our Transmission Engineering team is looking for a Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice. This position is open to qualified candidates residing in the United States and offers a remote work arrangement, with travel required for business and project needs, including periodic visits to our Diamond Bar, California office. The successful candidate will be involved in all facets of transmission line routing and design. Specific areas of responsibility are provided below.

 

·       Routing and design a variety of transmission line projects with project scopes varying from new to rebuilt facilities utilizing Power Line Systems software

·       Responsible for technical content and deliverables while working with multi-discipline teams under the guidance of the assigned Project Engineer or Manager

·       Sag tension calculation for transmission tower loading

·       Structure design and analysis and preparing loading trees

·       Assist in the development of design criteria and specifications for transmission line design and procurement of materials

·       Perform peer quality checks

·       Demonstrate familiarity with the application of Transmission industry codes and standards

·       Assist Engineer of Record in preparing construction documents including plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, and foundation and assembly drawings

·       Assist Engineer of Record with complex projects and be the lead engineer for smaller projects

·       Provide construction support for high voltage transmission line projects

·       Participate and progress the company culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

·       Act as a liaison between Kosmos Group engineering and construction teams by conducting field site visits

·       Apply engineering principals and technical experience address project issues and recommend solutions

·       Additional duties as assigned

 

·       Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college

·       An Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certificate

·      Minimum of 3 years of Power Line System-based programs (i.e., PLS Suite of software including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.) or minimum 3 years of transmission line design experience

·       Strong attention to detail, team collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills

·       Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for project support

 

·       Prior engineering consulting experience

·       Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited college

·       Professional Engineering (P.E.) license

 

For California only: this position's base salary range approximation is $105,000.00 - $150,000.00 and it depends on numerous factors such as applicable experience, skills, knowledge, credentials, geographical location, etc.

 

We’re seeking passionate individuals who bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. This is an exciting time to join our team as we gear up to grow and tackle future challenges. We prioritize safety, foster collaboration, act with integrity, respect all perspectives, and embrace forward-thinking. Are you ready to be a part of the journey?
 
 Kosmos Group is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.  Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.